Powder container and dispenser.



T. W. FOSTER.

POWDER CONTAINER AND DISPENSER.

AYPLIOATION FILED 0O1.7, 1910f Patented Oct. 17, 1911.

after/e1 f STATES,

' THEODORE W. FOSTER, OF PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND.

POWDER CONTAINER AND DISPENSER.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed October 7, 1910. Serial No. 585,804.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, THEODORE W. Fos'rnn, a citizen of the United States, residing at Providence, in the county of Providence and State of Rhode Island, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Powder Containers and Dispensers, of which the following is a specification. I

This invention pertains to powder containers and dispensers, and relates more particularly to a device of that type used for toilet purposes. 7

One object of the invention is to provide novel and improved means for preventing accidental displacement of the powder and at the same time allowing the powder to be readil and instantly applied when desired.

A flurther object of the invention is to providea small and compact container and dispenser which may be conveniently carried about the person.

It will be understood that the device though primarily intended for use in connection with the toilet, as a container and dispenser of shaving, tooth or other powder, may be'used for culinary and similar purposes and is so designed.

In the drawings Figure 1 is a' perspective view of the invention, Fig. 2 is a vertical sectional view, Fig. 3 is an enlarged detail view, wholly in cross section of Fig. 2, and Fig. 4 is a cross section on line 4-4 of Fig. 2. I

Referring to the drawings, 1 designates a cylindrical tube having an annular web '3, soldered, welded or otherwise secured within the receptacle 1 at a point considerably below the upper' end of the tube. A

diametrically extending cross bar 4: is

formed integral with the web 8 and is provided with a central opening, which slidably receives the lower end ofv a longitudinally extending stem 5. A head 6 is formed on the stem 5 at its lower end and prevents removal of the stemfrom the opening in the cross bar 4 by contact with the latter. closure cap 7 of rounded hollow form having an outwardly circumferentially extending flange 8 at its base is carried on the op posite extremity of the stem 5, and has its rounded top portion extending through one end of an open ended cylindrical sleeve 2 to close the'said end. The sleeve is received over the upper end of tube 1 and serves as a continuation of tube 1. Theopen ended sleeve 2 has an inwardly circumferentially extending 'fl'aiige' 9 which abutsfiange 8 of ap 7 when the latter is in closed position,

to prevent the displacement of the cap and at the same time prevent egress of the powder. A coiled spring 10 is received "over the stern 5 and abuts the inner face of cap 7 and cross bar 4 for the purpose of'holding the cap within the opening of the sleeve 2 to normally maintain the same closed. It will be seen that there is a slight space between the inner wall of sleeve 2 and the peripheral edge of the'flange 8 of the cap 7, so that upon the same being depressed against the action of the spring 10, the powder will find ready egress, between flanges 8 and 9 and thence to the annular base between flange 9 and cap 7 When it is desired to fill the tube with powder or the like, the sleeve 2 may be removed to gain access Patented Oct. 1'7, 1911.

to the interior, without affecting the closure cap or spring in any way.

In operation, the tube is held between the fingers with the closure cap 7 pointed downwardly and is .then brought into contact with the object to which the powder is to be applied. Downward pressure being applied upon the tube 1, the closure cap 7 is forced inwardly against the action of the spring 10, thus forcing flange 8 of cap 7 away from the flange 9 of the sleeve 2, permitting a portion of the contents of the tube to escape.

Having thus described my invention, I claim as new and desire to secureby Letters Patent A container for powder, comprising a tube open at oneend, an annular web rigidly secured on the interior of the tube adjacent its open end, a diametrically extending cross bar carried by the web and formed with a central guide opening, a stem having its lower end slidably received in said guide opening and having a head formed on its lower end normally abutting the inner face of the cross bar to limit the upward move ment of the stem, a hollow cap having its nular flange for engagement with said flange of the cap and a coil spring seating on the cross bar, surrounding said stem and abutting the apex of the cap on the interior thereoflsaid annular flange of the I In testimony whereof I have signed my hollow cap being conformably received on name to this specification in the presence of the interior of said tube andbeing for entwo subscribing witnesses.

gagemeht with the annular wall on the in- THEODORE W. FOSTER. 5 terior of said tube to prevent lateral move- Witnesses:

ment of the hollow cap with respect to said ADA E; HAImRTY,

tube. J. A. MILLER. 

